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Cele: Someone ‘sabotaged’ ANC gala dinner
Politics
/ 8 January 2022

Cele: Someone ‘sabotaged’ ANC gala dinner

But the police minister expresses confidence in country’s security and says people must ‘just relax’ even though President Cyril Ramaphosa had to be moved to safety twice during ANC’s 110th anniversary celebrations

By Lizeka Tandwa
Lamola hints at interest in ANC deputy president position
Politics
/ 8 January 2022

Lamola hints at interest in ANC deputy president position

ANC NEC member and Ramaphosa ally Ronald Lamola says that the NEC needs to have a generational mix in its next top six and hinted at possible deputy presidency.

By Lizeka Tandwa
What do South African students learn when we teach about race?
Education
/ 8 January 2022

What do South African students learn when we teach about race?

There is a conspicuous lack of teaching resources to address the historical construction of race in the South African context.

By Natasha Robinson and Nicholas Kerswill
In celebrating its 110-year anniversary the ANC must the struggle is not complete without the emancipation of women
Opinion
/ 8 January 2022

In celebrating its 110-year anniversary the ANC must the struggle is not complete without the emancipation of women

The question that must also arise is why we can’t identify and celebrate the women who supported the former presidents of the organisation

By Motlalepula Rosho
Lindiwe Sisulu: Whose law is it anyway?
Opinion
/ 8 January 2022

Lindiwe Sisulu: Whose law is it anyway?

We must overhaul a justice system that does not work for Africa and Africans. Immediate land reform is crucial now

By Lindiwe Sisulu
‘Times are urgent, let’s slow down’: The groundswell against Shell
The Green Guardian
/ 8 January 2022

‘Times are urgent, let’s slow down’: The groundswell against Shell

Even a country with citizens as fractious and fractured as South Africa is showing signs of unity to save the sea off the Wild Coast.

By Niren Tolsi
The early ANC: Leadership steeped in intellectual curiosity
Politics
/ 8 January 2022

The early ANC: Leadership steeped in intellectual curiosity

Only the educated elite could have established the African National Congress, but the party needs to correct its course

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
ANC: A corrupt party culture leads to a corrupt government
Politics
/ 7 January 2022

ANC: A corrupt party culture leads to a corrupt government

Incompetence, corruption and cronyism are part of many liberation organisations for complex reasons, but such organisational culture tends to persist into government.

By William Gumede
Dolly Rathebe: South Africa’s original black superstar
Friday
/ 7 January 2022

Dolly Rathebe: South Africa’s original black superstar

Dolly Rathebe’s musical legacy is inseparable from the cultural life of Sophiatown.

By Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang
Conference battles and alliances will determine Ramaphosa’s ANC future
Politics
/ 6 January 2022

Conference battles and alliances will determine Ramaphosa’s ANC future

A busy year looms for Ramaphosa and allies as he fights to lead the ANC and the country come 2024.

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Sluice gates opened as Vaal Dam reaches maximum capacity
The Green Guardian
/ 6 January 2022

Sluice gates opened as Vaal Dam reaches maximum capacity

Farmers have been warned to move equipment and to avoid crossing flooded low lying bridges.

By Tunicia Phillips
Parliament fire: Truth is stranger than fiction
Opinion
/ 6 January 2022

Parliament fire: Truth is stranger than fiction

Zandile Mafe took a nap outside parliament. Does that make him a
sleeper agent?

By Paddy Harper
Lobbying for the next ANC president has started
Politics
/ 6 January 2022

Lobbying for the next ANC president has started

Although Cyril Ramaphosa has avoided speculation over his availability for a second term, his deputy, David Mabuza, has already indicated that he is up for the job.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Editorial: Will the ANC see its next milestone?
Editorial
/ 6 January 2022

Editorial: Will the ANC see its next milestone?

How much more time does the ANC have before losing the country? It’s the question of the next decade, or for the next two years, as the 2024 general election looms.

By Editorial
Zondo: Attack on constitutional court ‘very serious’
National
/ 6 January 2022

Zondo: Attack on constitutional court ‘very serious’

The acting chief justice called on law enforcement agencies to take steps to prevent further such attacks on court facilities.

By Emsie Ferreira
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants investigates ‘clueless or dishonest’ Kwinana
Business
/ 6 January 2022

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants investigates ‘clueless or dishonest’ Kwinana

Yakhe Kwinana, the former chairperson of SAA Technical, has been asked to make representations to Saica, but has not responded

By Sarah Smit
Zondo: Like Moyane, Zuma was central in Sars capture
National
/ 5 January 2022

Zondo: Like Moyane, Zuma was central in Sars capture

The unnecessary restructuring of the once proud revenue service was an attempt to halt its pursuit of people involved in state capture

By Emsie Ferreira
Read it: Zondo commission report, part 1
National
/ 5 January 2022

Read it: Zondo commission report, part 1

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will only act on the recommendations of the Zondo commission  when the final of its three reports has been handed over to him.

By Kiri Rupiah
Zondo report: Why Myeni must be prosecuted for SAA debacle
National
/ 5 January 2022

Zondo report: Why Myeni must be prosecuted for SAA debacle

The first of three reports to be handed to the president outlines how misrepresentations by the former SAA board chairperson cost the airline R800-million

By Sarah Smit
High court dismisses bid to bar Zondo from giving report to Ramaphosa
National
/ 4 January 2022

High court dismisses bid to bar Zondo from giving report to Ramaphosa

The last-minute application by Democracy in Action was a case of self-created urgency, the court said in a ruling handed down mere hours before the planned handover of a hard copy of Zondo’s first set of findings

By Emsie Ferreira
Tech-boosted English classes reach more migrants
Education
/ 4 January 2022

Tech-boosted English classes reach more migrants

Covid-19 lockdowns forced a Cape Town organisation to adapt its teaching methods. Now its language instruction helps those living in other parts of Africa and even beyond

By Jan Bornman
Zondo to hand over state capture report on Tuesday
Politics
/ 3 January 2022

Zondo to hand over state capture report on Tuesday

The much-awaited state capture report will be handed over to President Cyril Ramaphosa on 4 January

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘Out of control’ fire ravages South Africa’s parliament
National
/ 2 January 2022

‘Out of control’ fire ravages South Africa’s parliament

The first alarm went off shortly after 6am and five hours later firemen were still battling to bring the blaze under control after it spread to the National Assembly

By Emsie Ferreira
Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s funeral scheduled for New Year’s Day
National
/ 30 December 2021

Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s funeral scheduled for New Year’s Day

Desmond Tutu will be laid to rest at St George’s Cathedral, fittingly known as the “people’s cathedral”, on Saturday.

By Eunice Masson
Cities have shown the way in responding to emergencies and crises
Opinion
/ 29 December 2021

Cities have shown the way in responding to emergencies and crises

Disasters and emergencies should be used by our cities as an opportunity to learn, innovate and bring about systemic changes to mitigate future risks

By Sithole Mbanga
Health department suspends revised Covid-19 quarantine and contact tracing protocols
Coronavirus
/ 29 December 2021

Health department suspends revised Covid-19 quarantine and contact tracing protocols

A revised circular will be released once the department has taken additional input into consideration.

By Marcia Zali
Family member of alleged gang leader shot and killed in Cape Town
National
/ 29 December 2021

Family member of alleged gang leader shot and killed in Cape Town

Community members live in fear of possible retaliatory shooting as police suspect the motive was gang related.

By Eunice Masson
55 people killed on Western Cape roads during holiday season week
National
/ 29 December 2021

55 people killed on Western Cape roads during holiday season week

Drunk driving a major concern for road safety: 39 people arrested for driving under the influence.

By Eunice Masson
Plans to get education system ready for 2022
Education
/ 28 December 2021

Plans to get education system ready for 2022

The plan to reboot the education system seeks to recover losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and has already recruited thousands to support the drive

By Marcia Zali
Archbishop Tutu — a man of God who liked to laugh
Opinion
/ 27 December 2021

Archbishop Tutu — a man of God who liked to laugh

‘The Arch’ never stopped joking as he fought oppression locally and globally, writes Thembisa Fakude.

By Thembisa Fakude
Archbishop Desmond Tutu: A legacy of love and speaking truth to power
Opinion
/ 27 December 2021

Archbishop Desmond Tutu: A legacy of love and speaking truth to power

Tutu’s influence on South Africa has been immense, offering hope for a brighter future while never shirking the responsibility of doing what is needed to achieve it

By John G Clarke
Resting in Tutu’s shade
Opinion
/ 27 December 2021

Resting in Tutu’s shade

The archbishop was a ‘strong tree’ who made life’s journey more bearable, writes Zubeida Jaffer.

By Zubeida Jaffer
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